10900 NE 4th St.
Suite 2300
Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
206.216.5003
accreditation@medbridgeed.com
Course Description:
This course provides the anatomy and neuroanatomy associated with the three primary types of spina bifida, as well as the pathoembryology and etiology of spina bifida. Perinatal management of spina bifida will also be presented. In preparation for conducting a comprehensive physical therapy examination, the most common types of impairments associated with spina bifida will be presented. Physical therapy examination strategies, including the use of standardized tests for infants and toddlers with spina bifida, will also be discussed. Intervention strategies designed to treat primary and prevent secondary impairments will be offered. The course concludes with a case study regarding the motor development of an infant and toddler with spina bifida.
CEU Credits: 1.750
Type of Course: Online Only
Course Dates To Be Offered:
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022